NKF SCM2016 Newsletter

The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society is committed to raising public awareness about gout and arming health care professionals, like you, with resources to share with patients and the most up-to-date information about gout, diagnosis and treatment.

Thank you for stopping by the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society booth at the recent National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting.

We hope that you were able to take some materials that can help you and your patients in the proper diagnosis and treatment of this very painful disease, especially considering many patients who have gout also suffer from kidney problems.

Visit GoutEducation.org

More than 8 million Americans have gout, and the patient numbers are rising. However, just 10 percent of patients are receiving proper treatment. A better understanding of gout can contribute to faster and more accurate diagnosis, improved treatment and identification of possible comorbidities.

The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society website is a central source of gout information for patients and medical professionals. The medical professional portal of the website was specifically developed for those in the medical field and offers gout diagnosis, treatment and management information.

Resources include a medical professional guide, brochures in English and Spanish, fact sheets and videos featuring patient testimonials and physician advice from medical experts.

Complimentary print materials can be ordered through the Contact Us form.

Visit and share this link with your colleagues and patients to help us Take a Stand on Gout!

Featured Materials from the

Gout & Uric Acid Education Society

Go For Six: Brochure

This brochure provides the latest information about gout and the importance of sUA testing. Offer this brochure to your patients so they can learn more about the importance of monitoring their sUA levels and taking other steps to take control of their gout.

Take a Stand on Gout
Patient Brochure

This brochure is the most popular piece for patients and provides the latest information about gout. Hand the brochure out to your patients so they can learn more about lifestyle, diet and treatment options that can help them gain control of their gout.

Comorbidities Brochure Series

This patient-focused brochure series provides information about the link between gout and other serious health issues. Available brochures include Gout & Bone/Joint Health, Gout & Heart Health, Gout & Diabetes, and Gout & Kidney Health.

Medical Professional Guide on Gout Diagnosis & Treatment

This guide provides the latest perspective and information about gout diagnosis and treatment for improved patient outcomes.

Roundtable Consensus Paper: Encouraging Patients to "Go for 6"

GUAES worked with roundtable participants to develop a consensus paper that overviews strategies for medical professionals to more effectively manage and educate about gout. Read the consensus paper here.

To request free printed copies of any of the above materials within the United States, contact Ellen.Dietrick@havasww.com.

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